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Man Crushed to Death While Working on Car: Police

A man was killed after his car fell on top of him in the Rhawnhurst section of the city, according to police.

Police told NBC10 the 64-year-old man was working on his car behind his home on the 1900 block of Stanwood Street shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday.

As he was working, the vehicle somehow fell on top of him and trapped him underneath.

Emergency responders removed the man from underneath the vehicle and he was taken to Aria-Torresdale Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m.

Officials have not yet revealed the man’s identity. They continue to investigate the accident.

Stay with NBC10.com for updates on this developing story.
 

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